WATCH: Ruben Tejada receives booming ovation from Mets fans

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 12: An injured Ruben Tejada #11 of the New York Mets waves to the crowd prior to game three of the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field on October 12, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

In the six seasons Ruben Tejada has been with the Mets, he's never received an ovation quite like he did before Game 3 of the NLDS on Monday.

Tejada, who broke his leg in a collision at second base with Dodgers infielder Chase Utley in Game 2, won't be able to play for the rest of the postseason, but he was present in the Mets dugout for Game 3 on Monday.

As the team was introduced to the Citi Field contingent, Tejada hobbled out to join his teammates wearing a walking boot and using a cane as his crutch.